Regional Sales Manager, South-South & Southeast

  • Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
  • Full-Time
  • On-Site
  • -

Job Description:

Role Purpose

To lead sales and commercial performance across the South-South and Southeast regions by driving revenue growth, expanding market coverage, strengthening distributor and key-account relationships, and ensuring effective execution of the company's sales strategy.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute regional sales plans aligned with company targets.
  • Drive revenue, volume and market share growth across the assigned region.
  • Manage distributors, wholesalers, key accounts and institutional customers.
  • Identify and develop new markets and business opportunities.
  • Lead, coach and monitor Area Sales Managers and field sales teams.
  • Monitor sales performance, collections, stock levels and territory coverage.
  • Provide market intelligence on customers, competitors, pricing and market trends.
  • Ensure effective execution of promotions, campaigns and commercial initiatives.
  • Review regional performance and provide timely reports and recommendations.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and approved commercial practices.

Key Performance Indicators

  • Revenue and volume growth
  • Market share and territory expansion
  • Distributor and key-account performance
  • Collections and receivables
  • Institutional/customer penetration
  • Field team productivity
  • Quality and timeliness of sales reporting

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales or a related field.
  • 5–8 years' relevant sales experience, preferably within FMCG, healthcare, pharmaceuticals or a related commercial environment.
  • Proven experience managing regional/territory sales teams.
  • Strong distributor, key-account and field-sales management experience.
  • Strong commercial, analytical and negotiation skills.
  • Willingness to travel extensively across the assigned regions.